Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter seeks an Entry Level Maintenance Engineer to support reliability, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a recent Mechanical or Electrical Engineering graduate or early career engineer seeking hands-on experience while working alongside experienced maintenance and engineering professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Recent graduates or early career engineers encouraged to apply.
• Internship/co-op/manufacturing experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records including repairs, inspections and parts usage.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations and engineering teams to support plant operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client is seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Engineer to support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Mechanical or Electrical Engineering graduate, or an early career engineer, looking to gain hands on experience while working alongside experienced maintenance and engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment, including rotating equipment, processing equipment, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical issues affecting production while helping improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to support day to day plant operations and improve operational efficiency.
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects by providing technical input and hands on assistance.
• Participate in planning scheduled outages and major repair activities, including estimating labor, materials, tooling, and job duration.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduates and early career engineers are encouraged to apply.
• Internship, co-op, or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and industrial equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, CMMS software, or Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.